Deciduous fern with lacy, erect, finely divided, light green fronds. Easy to grow fern for rock and woodland gardens and a wide variety of shady areas. Spreads by rhizomes to form colonies but is not agrressive. Native plant.
Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Native to North America; common in moist sites
- Finely textures, green fronds with arching habit
- Stems turn red at maturity
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Native
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Does best in partial to full shade, will tolerate full sun only with sufficient moisture. Shelter from wind and divide every few years in spring.
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Athyrium
Common Name: Lady fern
Deciduous fern with lacy, erect, finely divided, light green fronds. Easy to grow fern for rock and woodland gardens and a wide variety of shady areas. Spreads by rhizomes to form colonies but is not agrressive. Native plant.